October 28, 2024

4. ©0158-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Holly D. Garcia That contractors that work in the city have a designated staging area for their equipment and construction materials when they are going to be working in a designated area for more than three days. Councilor Garcia stated that she received communication that the engineering department will coordinate with the police and fire departments to identify locations for material and equipment storage prior to issuing street work permits. She requested a written update on the communication by the November 12th meeting. A motion to that effect was made, seconded, and passed unanimously via voice vote. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

5. C0249-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen & the Entire Membership of the City Council That the Inspectional Services Department strictly enforce all front-yard parking violations throughout the City of Everett. Councilor Van Campen expressed disappointment in not receiving a communication from Inspectional Services with details on the number of violations cited, as requested at a prior meeting. He made a motion, seconded by Councilor Rogers, to postpone the item to the November 12th meeting and again request written communication on the number of citations issued. The motion passed unanimously via voice vote. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion passed unanimously via voice vote.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

8. C0302-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Mirlande Felissaint as Director of Elections/Registrar for a for a term ending January 5, 2026 Reconsideration was requested by Councilor John F. Hanlon on October 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM Councilor Hanlon explained that upon investigation, he felt the appointee was qualified for the position and requested reconsideration to give her "another shot." Councilors debated the merits of reconsidering a vote that failed in subcommittee and full council. A motion was made by Councilor DiPierro and seconded to reconsider the item. The motion failed 5-6 on a roll call vote. MOTION: Reconsider MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Failed [5 TO 6] AYES: DiPierro, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky NAYS: Alcy Jabouin, Garcia, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith, Van Campen AWAY:

Yes: DiPierro, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, MatewskyNo: Campen, Garcia, Jabouin, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith

9. C0321-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the DPW Director appear at the next meeting to update the Council on how the DPW is doing Councilor Pietrantonio stated he was informed he did not follow the charter by giving the DPW director 7 days notice and questions in advance, which he felt was unnecessary. He made a motion, seconded by Councilor DiPierro, to lay the item on the table until he can provide the required notice. President Van Campen agreed but expressed concern about inconsistent application of notice requirements. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

10. C0324-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the administration provide an update on appointment of the permanent fire chief now that the results from the assessment center have been posted Councilor Smith stated that communication was received at 4:36pm indicating the Mayor will confirm appointment of the new fire chief at the November 12th meeting. 4 ES MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

11. C0326-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration and/or engineering department consider creating a list of standards or a final punch list for construction sites across the city and actually check each site prior to payment being released to make sure job sites are cleaned up and built to satisfaction Councilor Matewsky made a motion, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to lay the item on the table until a response is received from the administration. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

12. C0329-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Holly D. Garcia, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Substance Abuse Services Coordinator Chris Simonelli appears at our October 28th meeting to discuss his role and data for calls and placements Chris Simonelli, the city's Substance Abuse Services Coordinator, appeared before the council to discuss the city's program to provide treatment referrals and scholarships for sober living. He detailed the referral process, insurance requirements, facilities used, and data on placements. Councilors asked about treatment specifics, work with other departments, and demographics of those served. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

13. C0334-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin A resolution that the Administration consider replenishing the Emergency Food and Shelter Assistant Program Account at the Connolly Center from the ARPA funds as their budget has dried out CFO Eric Demas appeared to explain that the food and shelter program is grant- funded by FEMA via the state, not through the city budget. A delay in federal funding and a state error in making out a check caused a temporary shortfall, but the $56,000 state payment is in process. ARPA funds are used for food insecurity and housing assistance, but cannot cover utility payments. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilor Alcy Jabouin, seconded, to refer the item to the administration until an update is received on when the account will be funded. Refer to administration for update on funding. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

14. C0335-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Administration provide the City Council with copies of any lease, rental or operating agreements in effect at the former Everett High School by and between the City of Everett and the Broadway Boxing Club, and the City of Everett and the Elliot Family Resource Center Items 14 and 15 were taken up collectively. President Van Campen made a motion, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to postpone both items to the November 12th meeting, as emails with the requested information were just received prior to the meeting. He requested the communications be included in the next agenda packet. The motion to postpone passed unanimously on a voice vote. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion to postpone passed unanimously on a voice vote.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

15. C0336-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Holly D. Garcia That the Administration provide the City Council with an update on its ongoing efforts to reclaim the former Everett High School for expanded school purposes, including the relocation of certain other non-educational uses within the facility, and the reuse and redevelopment of the former Pope John property Items 14 and 15 were taken up collectively. President Van Campen made a motion, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to postpone both items to the November 12th meeting, as emails with the requested information were just received prior to the meeting. He requested the communications be included in the next agenda packet. The motion to postpone passed unanimously on a voice vote. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion to postpone passed unanimously on a voice vote.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

16. C0340-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the auto repair company at 35 Garden St stop parking their cars on the sidewalks, double parking, and repairing and cleaning cars on the street, which is in violation of their license. Councilor Matewsky expressed concern about an auto repair business at 35 Garden Street violating their license by parking and working on cars on the street and sidewalk in an area with increasing residential development. He read a partial response from the assistant city clerk who investigated the complaint. Matewsky made a motion, seconded by Councilor Smith, to refer the item to the code enforcement department for follow-up and to include the council's resolution with the business's license renewal paperwork in January. Refer to code enforcement, attach resolution to license renewal MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

17. C0341-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Director of Planning & Development provide an update and timeline of the ongoing Zoning Ordinance re-codification process, as well as a schedule for any public/community outreach meetings President Van Campen made a motion, seconded by Councilor Smith, to postpone the item to the November 12th meeting. He requested the planning director provide a detailed written summary of the recodification status and timeline by November 6th so it can be included in the agenda packet. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

18. C0342-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Katy Rogers That the tree warden for the City of Everett provide the City Council with the process, procedure and timeframe that is followed when determining the removal and/or placement of public shade trees throughout the City President Van Campen made a motion, seconded, to add Councilor Rogers as a co- sponsor, which passed unanimously on a voice vote. Van Campen then made a motion, seconded by Councilor Rogers, to request written communication from the tree warden explaining the process for removing and planting public shade trees, to be provided by the Wednesday before the November 12th meeting for inclusion in the agenda packet. Amended to add Councilor Rogers as co-sponsor. Request written communication from tree warden by Nov. 6. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

19. C0343-24 Order/s/ Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin That the Everett City Council engage the State Auditor's office for an audit of accounts, programs, activities and other public functions (in accordance with Mass General Law Part I, Title Il, Chapter 11,Section 12). Councilor Alcy Jabouin stated she contacted the State Auditor's office about an audit to show the city's commitment to transparency and accountability. The auditor indicated they would perform an audit if approved by the council and administration. A motion was made to change the item from a resolution to an order, which passed unanimously on a voice vote. Councilor Smith expressed support for an audit but wanted more information on the scope and cost. She made a motion, seconded by Councilor DiPierro, to refer the item to the Legislative Affairs subcommittee to get more details from the auditor's office. The item was amended from a resolution to an order. Refer item to Legislative Affairs subcommittee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.